Aaron Carter who for the most part lived in the shadow of his older, more successful brother was
found dead in the early hours of Nov 5th at his home in Lancaster California. The cause of death
was originally suspected to be drowning but now investigations are on-going to rule out
accidental drug over dose. LA County Police have now revealed that the responding officers
found multiple canisters of compressed air around the bath tub where Carter was found along
with prescription pills. Sources have disclosed that the 34-year-old has been addicted to huffing
compressed air (a form of stored energy that is used to operate machinery, equipment, or
processes. Compressed air is used in most manufacturing and some service industries) and that
may have contributed to his tragic death. Inhalant abuse, or “huffing” products like compressed
air, can cause permanent brain damage that can lead to irreversible neurological deficits says the
American Addiction Centers. Carter has publicly dealt with addiction over the past couple of
years and have even gotten admitted into rehab. Nick his older brother and member of famed
boyband BackStreet Boys shared pictures of the two growing up while talking about his feels
says
“My heart is broken. Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love
for him has never ever faded. I have always held on to the hope that he would somehow,
someday want to walk a healthy path and eventually find the help that he so desperately needed.”